W I N T E R P A R K H I G H S C H O O L

SOPHOMORE PRESENTATION

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• 4.0 – I know how to be prepared for my junior/senior year and life after high school.

• 3.0 – I know what I need to accomplish to be prepared for junior/senior year and life after high school.

• 2.0 – I know some of the things I need to be prepared for success my junior/senior year and life after high school.

• 1.0 – I don’t know what I need to be prepared for success my junior/senior year and life after high school.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION: HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR MY JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR AND LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORSMs. Olivera: A-Cl

Ms. French: Co-Go

Ms. Ducharme: Gr-Li

Ms. Baker: Lo-Pe

Ms. Curry: Ph-S

Ms. Johnson: T-Z + VC and

UCF Dual Enrollment

Courses General Requirements for High School Graduation

English 4 credits

Mathematics 4 credits (one must be Algebra I and one must be Geometry)

Science 3 credits (one must be Biology I)

Social Studies 1 credit World History1 credit U.S. History.5 credit U.S. Government.5 credit Economics

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STATE OF FLORIDA GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

24 Credit Standard High School Diploma

Courses General Requirements for High School Graduation

Foreign Language Not required for High School Graduation; 2 credits required for admission into most 4-year Colleges and Universities; 4 credits for selective Colleges and Universities

Practical Arts/Performing Fine Arts 1 credit

Physical Education 1 credit of HOPE

Electives 8 credits5

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CONT’DAll Students must complete one online course to graduate

2.0 Unweighted GPA to graduate

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GPA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Grade Range Unweighted Weighted Honors

Weighted AP & Dual Enrollment

90-100 = A 4.0 5.0 6.0

80-89 = B 3.0 4.0 5.0

70-79 = C 2.0 3.0 4.0

60-69 = D 1.0 1.0 1.0

Below 59 = F 0.0 0.0 0.0

Level 3 or higher on 10th Grade FSA ELA

Reading and Writing Combined

Practice Tests: www.fsaassessments.org

Alternative Tests:

SAT: 430 (Reading + Writing) OR 24 on Reading Subtest

ACT: 19

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READING ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

Earn a Level 3 or higher on the Algebra I EOC OR

97 the PERT Math Exam

• Saturday School Algebra 1 EOC/PERT Prep (Saturdays 9-12) Registration forms in the front office

Transportation provided8

MATH ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION

• Summer School

• Orange County Virtual School

• Edgenuity Lab

(Not NCAA Approved)

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CREDIT RECOVERY/GRADE FORGIVENESS OPTIONS

WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING?

Academics• Talk to your teacher

• Talk to your school counselor• Saturday School (Saturdays 9-12, transportation provided)

• Tutoring during lunches and after school Tuesdays and Thursdays

Personal• Talk to your school counselor

• CHILL Counseling• Outside Counseling resources

• Mentoring Program• SAFE Coordinator

• School Nurse Practitioner

• Requirements are subject to change at any time• New Community Service Forms Required- WPHS Guidance website• Please note that Bright Futures calculates the GPA of your core classes (English, Math,

Science, Social Studies, World Language)• www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org – Bright Futures, among other state scholarships

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BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPAcademic Scholars Medallion Scholars Gold Seal Vocational

Weighted GPA 3.5 Weighted GPA 3.0 Weighted GPA 3.0

Test Scores: SAT: 1290ACT: 29

Test Scores: SAT: 1170ACT: 26

Test Scores: SAT: 880ACT:E-17,R-19,M-19PERT:R-106,W-103,M-114

Service Hours: 100 Service Hours: 75 Service Hours: 75

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE AT WPHS FOR FREE!

• www.valenciacollege.edu/dual

• 3.0 Weighted GPA for Seniors (Must be 3.0 Unweighted for all other grades)

• College Ready Scores (FSA/Alg EOC, PERT, SAT/ACT)

• Must turn in application to Ms. Johnson at WPHS, DE Counselor

• May take up to 4 classes per semester

• Listen to announcements & check WPHS website for Deadlines/Registration (February 26-April 6, 2018)

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UCF DUAL ENROLLMENT• 3.8 Core GPA

• College Ready Test ScoreACT 26 composite

SAT 1270 composite

• Enrollment process handled through UCF

• May take 2 classes per semester (unless you apply Early Admission-full time)

• Junior or Senior

Apply online:

• http://fyae.sdes.ucf.edu/early/

• The deadlines to apply for admission are:

March 1 for SummerMay 1 for Fall

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• 3.6 unweighted GPA

• Junior or Senior

• One of the following test scores:

SAT 1100

PSAT 1130

ACT 22

• Application open now-May 11

• Apply online

http://dualenrollment.dce.ufl.edu/

• Online Courses

• 2 courses per semester

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CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT• www.orangetechcollege.net

• 2.0 unweighted GPA

• Most courses are honors or AP weighted

• Industry Certification

• Free transportation to OTC from WPHS

• Articulation to Valencia State College for some programs

• Contact: Erika.bynes@ocps.netRoom 313

• WP Programs

o Administrative Office Specialist

o CNC Production Specialist

o Computer Systems and Information Technology

o Hemodialysis Technician

o Hotel and Resort Business management (Lodging Operations)

o Medical Administrative Specialist

o Medical Assisting

o Pharmacy Technician

o Web Development

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• Public Universities

• Private Colleges

• State Colleges

• Career & Technical Education Centers

• Military

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OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

• Start Your College Search – Start with you: Make lists of your abilities, preferences & personal qualities. List things you may want to study & do in

college.

– Explore interests and careers utilizing Naviance

• Visit the College and Career Resource Center for assistance – The Center is open for walk ins every day before, school, after school and during lunch. You must have a pass if visiting

during class time. Email Mrs. Mora if you’d like to make an appointment.

– Sign up for college visits at the College and Career Center your Junior year

• Prepare for AP® Exams – Do well on AP Exams and receive credit, advanced placement or both at most colleges for qualifying scores.

• Plan Ahead for the Summer & Senior Year – Challenge yourself with honors and AP classes, keep a rigorous schedule

– Plan summer activities early - Enrich yourself by volunteering, getting an interesting job/internship, or signing up for summer learning programs.

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• Take the ASVAB

• Check out career paths in the College and Career Room

• Search careers in Naviance

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CAREER ASSESSMENTS

• Go to Naviance on your Launchpad

1. My Assessments

2. Interesting Things About Me

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NAVIANCE TASKS TO COMPLETE TODAY